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TRAVELING SOLO AND LOOKING FOR A COMPANION?

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[deleted]
6th Dec 2015 19:37:59 (Last activity: 9th Dec 2015 21:33:07)
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Response from JAMES58 made on 7th Dec 2015 18:37:00
I,ve found that as well,and tend to find that if you are prepared to spend a bit of time online and alter your timetable slightly there are bargains out there to be had,especially nice hotels at good prices,but i,m in process of looking at couchsurfing i would be well up for that(i think),i,m ok with roughing it a bit,they say its character building,if i can do it online anyone can,i am rubbish on the computer but even i can get flights etc,do you fancy Italy/Sardinia about May someone else on this forum says she may be interested,let me know what you think,where would you like to see?
Response from smudger15 made on 8th Dec 2015 14:01:17
Id be interested, but its everyones locale that could be the issue. Im in Leicester.
Response from smudger15 made on 9th Dec 2015 17:48:38
good old pompey. I spent many satudays at fratton park with a pint or two in the Artillery Arms before the match.
Response from JAMES58 made on 9th Dec 2015 21:33:07
You will probably struggle to get people from your own area to allwant to go same place, same time of year,from same airport, if interested in Italy/Sardinia you would be better meeting at Rome airport as this would be the common denominator for 90% of people from UK,,,,,,,? James
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nettap
8th Dec 2015 22:44:42
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Hi, I'm looking to travel to Berlin by rail in May. Whilst there I intend to see Dresden and Leipzig, then on to Prague and finish up in Stuttgart. Possible duration 8 - 10 days. Anyone interested?
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Ruahri
3rd Dec 2015 11:43:36 (Last activity: 4th Dec 2015 20:35:45)
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I am looking for a holiday mate mainly activity type and female preferred. I am retired but my wife works full-time and is also a dedicated Gran! so we don't or hardly ever holiday together now. Also we enjoy different types of holidays..I do often travel alone but it isn't as much fun. Am i being realistic? comments welcomed...
Response from JAMES58 made on 4th Dec 2015 20:35:45
Yes i think you are being totally realistic,i,m well into middle age and have recently started to do a bit of travelling again,on my own,and i had forgotten how great it was,i hope to do a lot more in the future,in fact i know i will,good luck
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lajollaally
3rd Dec 2015 23:47:32
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Hi,,,new to this. Animal lover looking for a christmas travelling companion,,will go almost anywhere,,would prefer to travel with a female. Live on the Wirral. Would also be up for any other travel but really want to get away for christmas as hate being by myself. Travelled alot in the past before and during marrage. Usually very outgoing,,can chat to anyone. I'd love to hear from other newly singletons wanting to travel.
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jaabee
1st Dec 2015 10:59:48
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Hi, I am planning a 6 week long trip up the west coast of Australia. I will be leaving Perth on 27 May in a rented campervan and will be arriving in Darwin no later than 11 July. Along the way I will be stopping at places like Ningaloo reef, Broome, Catherine and Kakadu.
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travellight
20th Oct 2015 16:56:45 (Last activity: 26th Nov 2015 05:03:12)
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Also looking for someone that would be interested in doing short city breaks 4-5 days throughout the year. I'd like to visit Prague, Budapest, Croatia and wherever else ........ everywhere !! I feel little breaks make life more interesting.
Response from Aqua made on 21st Oct 2015 13:47:36
Hi there,
Yes, great as long as it's a safe country! on second thoughts. ....I will take my chances. Anyone else got in touch travellight ? Would be great to get a nice group I have been to Croatia. ..loved it! Montenegro for a week.
Aqua
Response from travellight made on 21st Oct 2015 17:05:14
Hi, thanks for your reply. In contact with somebody right now regarding a couple of months travel in South America for Jan/Feb or Feb/March. Nobody else for the short breaks. Would you be happy to visit Croatia again and was once enough ? I am open to more or less anywhere for short breaks throughout the year and the more the merrier but also happy to just go with one other person. Normally travel alone but not as much fun as having company. If you have any thoughts about where you'd like to go please let me know. Love the sound of Montenegro.
Response from MangoBlue720 made on 23rd Oct 2015 19:05:31
Hi Travellight...
I am 51 USA single white male..who is fun..outgoing and adventurous...I am an avid global traveler and would love to find likeminded adventure seekers...and also someone to share cruises..Like you I love more tropical weather in winter...If you would like to chat more about travel and see if we click...My email is [email protected]...
Ciao for now..Michael
Response from alanjonesxxxx made on 26th Nov 2015 05:03:12
I am Stuart, living in Sydney. I'm 72 and visiting UK in '16. My wife doesn't travel so I'm looking for a companion. No dates/destination fixed so am open to suggestions. I've been toying with a walking holiday in Cornwall. Would like to correspond with someone. I'll only be in UK a short time, maybe three weeks at best. My email is [email protected]. Have Skype, can send pic. Please respond if interested. Good luck.
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Cessie
15th Sep 2015 21:23:10 (Last activity: 25th Nov 2015 11:52:29)
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Christmas is around the corner & I am thinking of going away I am an active 70 yr old. I am on my own I have a sister but she has her own family they always invite me but I would like to do something different this year . Any ideas ?
Response from jim31 made on 1st Oct 2015 23:59:54
Cessie,i am in the same position as yourself. I have two daughters and a son all with families and i feel i am putting them under an obligation each XMAS.
My e mail address is [email protected] if you wish to contact me.
Response from Willie made on 12th Oct 2015 10:48:38
Hi Cessie, I,m thinking of going to a quiet Greek Island around the end of May and would like company, please drop me a line if your interested. Paul (Willie is my username from being a Willie Nelson fan)
Response from travellight made on 20th Oct 2015 16:45:57
Hi Cessie, I too am looking to go somewhere for Christmas as also on my own. Would be more than happy to discuss with you. I'd like somewhere warm if possible but somewhere with a lovely atmosphere is more important. If interested please reply. thank you
Response from travellight made on 20th Oct 2015 16:47:53
Actually be even nicer if we could get a little group of 4-6 people interested. That could be fun.
Response from lucie made on 2nd Nov 2015 15:35:31
Have you booked for christmas as I would be interested in joining up with you
Response from lucie made on 2nd Nov 2015 15:38:43
Have you booked yet as I would be interested in joining you
Response from Cessie made on 2nd Nov 2015 19:36:06
I have not been lucky with booking an Xmas break prices of what I like are silly for those 2 weeks. So I think I will now go in February. It would be good to maybe go in a small group.
Response from alanjonesxxxx made on 25th Nov 2015 11:52:29
I am Stuart, living in Sydney. I'm 72 and visiting UK in '16. My wife doesn't travel so I'm looking for a companion. No dates/destination fixed so am open to suggestions. I've been toying with a walking holiday in Cornwall. Would like to correspond with somone. Have Skype, can send pic. Please respond if interested. Good lukc.
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pink champagne
7th Sep 2015 18:06:37 (Last activity: 25th Nov 2015 05:26:59)
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looking for someone who would like to travel long haul either organised touring or cruises.
Response from HOLLYMAN made on 8th Sep 2015 10:56:04
Good to hear from you. Sorry our present group is for self organised touring but not cruises. We have made many trips down under being mainly to NZ mainly for walking or tramping as they call it. Also round the world five times. I have been to OZ and NZ some sixteen times with from one to four companions of both sexes mainly on a four to six week trip. These found from being a member of uk walking clubs and two websites, one for companions to travel with and the other for retired backpackers. One of those is now defunct and the other hoping to survive. Our recent week in the Isle of man makes for a change for and we have visited Islands in Europe such as the Azores, Madeira, Fuerteventura, the channel islands.
Currently there are plans to have a weekend at Arundel next month to socialise and do some short walks. Any silversurfers are welcome to come along.
Response from smudger15 made on 9th Sep 2015 13:48:22
are you looking for male of female? whereabouts are you?
Response from Mikex made on 29th Sep 2015 14:29:30
Hi.
I am looking to escape the winter too. Looking at South America Jan/Feb.
Mike
Response from maz70 made on 13th Oct 2015 16:43:53
Hi I am 70, you sound a fun type, so am I , I love socialising. Cruising is my passion, I just want someone to accompany me to avoid the massive single suppliment. Contact me if interested, I fancy South America, Far East, or anywhere that I've not been before. I am fit and adventurous, non smoker.
Response from travellight made on 20th Oct 2015 14:50:50
Hi, I also loathe the cold dreary winters and love to get away. I have done a fair bit of travelling, Europe, Thailand, Cambodia, States and several other places and now have a thing about seeing more of South America. Fancy seeing Bolivia, Argentina, Peru, Ecuador, Nicaragua etc. I like renting an apartment and sharing rather than hotels but don't mind either,. Free to travel. Also would like to do a few 4-5 day city breaks throughout the year, mainly Budapest, Prague, Croatia. If interested please let me know by reply, thanks.
Response from Nomad made on 21st Nov 2015 05:05:00
G'day PC....I'm doing Australia/NZ in March 16.....and would be keen to do South America much later next year....I'm a great fan of Airbnb so yeah pretty like-minded in that quarter....let's chat 🙂
Response from alanjonesxxxx made on 25th Nov 2015 05:26:59
Response from alanjonesxxxx made 0 minutes ago
hello. I am Stuart, living in Sydney. I'm 72 and visiting UK in '16. My wife doesn't travel so I'm looking for a companion. No dates/destination fixed so am open to suggestions. I've been toying with a walking holiday in Cornwall. Would like to correspond with somone. Have Skype, can send pic. Please respond if interested. Good lukc.
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loneranger
17th Nov 2015 14:59:36 (Last activity: 21st Nov 2015 10:56:26)
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Hi I'm Ray,I'm told that my recent post should have been here ! I'm hoping to find fellow wildlife enthusiasts who might consider partnering me on such trips to avoid the extra costs on accommodation, guides, vehicles etc, that often accompany the solo traveller.

Any other info' on specific sites that might be useful appreciated !
Response from smudger15 made on 17th Nov 2015 18:05:15
where you thinking of travelling?
Response from loneranger made on 18th Nov 2015 11:42:01
At the moment I'm looking at Dec/Jan for say 10 days. I looked at Sri Lanka, also Costa Rica, and Thailand. Still hoping to find a small group trip that appeals.
Response from smudger15 made on 21st Nov 2015 10:56:26
Keep me informed if you find anything I might be interested.
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alanjonesxxxx
20th Nov 2015 05:21:12
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Hello. I live in Sydney but coming to UK in '16. Would like to meet up with a female for a holiday, possibly in Cornwall. Can send pic if interested. Have Skype, can talk beforehand. That's all at this stage, Cheers - Stuart
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Trisher
6th Oct 2015 10:57:27 (Last activity: 25th Oct 2015 14:04:45)
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Hi there. I'm 67, female, and looking for a travel companion/s to go on a cruise in January. I'm easy going - not a 'deep thinker' 🙂 and the cruise would have to be in a budget. I have been on quite a few wonderful cruises before, mainly to the Caribbean, but my traveling companion is no more. Thanks. Pat
Response from maz70 made on 12th Oct 2015 17:03:47
Hi I am a fit 70 and am looking for a cruise companion and would be interested in a cruise in January.
Response from maz70 made on 25th Oct 2015 14:04:45
Hi Trisher, not heard from you, do u need to put email address on here. I am a bit cautious of doing that., or do you have to post on line all the time?
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maz70
1st Sep 2015 17:53:21 (Last activity: 25th Oct 2015 14:00:49)
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I am looking for a cruise companion. My husband can't cruise. I'm a Yorkshire lass, who loves socialising. My favourite destinations would be, Far East, Malaysia , Cambodia, to see Angkor watt, Indonesia, etc , or South america., but open to suggestions.
Response from chrisSM made on 12th Oct 2015 16:18:08
Hy maz70...im intersted and looking for a cruise companion...you can contact me with more details?i live i surrey!
Response from maz70 made on 24th Oct 2015 08:23:56
Just picked up your reply, I. Not sure how this works, how do I contact you without going through website
Response from maz70 made on 25th Oct 2015 14:00:49
HichrisSM, there are so many bargains going at the moment, I would like to go January if possible. I would like to go to either South America, for machu Pichu and izaguana falls or Far East , Thailand , Cambodia, Malaysia , but I am flexible and open to suggestions. Ideally I would like to go for at least three weeks. If possible if a azamarra cruise came up for a shorter duration at the right price, I would like to do that, as the ships are smaller, and offer better service and A.I. Drinks as well. Let me know your preferences. Maz 70
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Hope
24th Oct 2015 09:39:36 (Last activity: 25th Oct 2015 09:24:55)
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Hi I am thinking of China October 2016 would like a travel companion
Response from smudger15 made on 25th Oct 2015 09:24:55
Hi Hope
I might be interested. Details?
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merrick
12th Sep 2015 17:21:18 (Last activity: 24th Oct 2015 18:15:59)
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Looking for companion to cruise to HongKong,Australia in February 2016 as they don't cater for single travellers,the trip is for 23 nights and costs £1800 per person.if interested please contact me.
Response from Cessie made on 24th Oct 2015 18:15:59
Hi Merrick,
Which cruise company is this with it sounds interesting.
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Derek03
22nd Oct 2015 20:29:21
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Looking to travel to south Thailand and then to Vietnam from the 22 nd if January for a month...I am then travelling on to India to meet up with friends but would love company in Thailand and Vietnam
Was in Thailand earlier this year but spent it in middle and northern parts of the country
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smudger15
26th Sep 2015 06:16:33 (Last activity: 22nd Oct 2015 07:04:15)
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Does anyone fancy sharing 10 day beach holiday in Mauritius in November/December. looks like around £1000 all inc.?
Response from Aqua made on 21st Oct 2015 13:42:24
Hi there,
Is this post still available?
Aqua
Response from smudger15 made on 22nd Oct 2015 07:04:15
Ive had a look and I cant cant these prices anymore. Leaving it this late seems to have pushed the price up to £1600ish.
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Willie
12th Oct 2015 15:05:39 (Last activity: 21st Oct 2015 17:56:36)
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I am planning for 2016, either a quiet Greek Island or California to revisit Disneyland and Knotts Berry among other places and hoping to find a companion or several, I have visited many Greek Islands over the years and been to California twice. If you are out there and would like to discuss the possibilities my e mail is [email protected].
I am almost civilised and house trained and live in West London.
Response from smudger15 made on 13th Oct 2015 07:24:21
That all sounds nice Willie. Ive quite often fancied staying in something like a greek taverna sipping a glass of vino and watching the world go by, especially when it freezing over here. Im in Leicester. Never been to California, but would love a tour on the west coast, loved disney in florida too, not been since 2000 so I bet its changed a lot.
Response from Willie made on 13th Oct 2015 13:32:45
Hi Smudger, Greece IS the place for sitting and sipping I have been going there since 1970, trouble is its getting harder to find Greece now some of the islands are like Blackpool with sunshine and that's not for me.

I have never been to Florida, it has to be California because its got Knotts Berry and Santa Monica.

Regards
Willie
Response from smudger15 made on 13th Oct 2015 19:44:56
well keep me informed if you find a nice greek island and a taverna. I was looking at a tour of the west coast. Yosemite, monteray and las vegas as well as san fransico too.
Response from Willie made on 14th Oct 2015 13:50:00
I was'nt planning a touring holiday to the states, I hav'nt done Yosemite or Vegas but have driven down from Frisco to Santa Monica a couple of times, try to spend a night in San Luis Obisbo at the Madonna Inn you gotta see it to believe it.
Response from smudger15 made on 14th Oct 2015 17:14:46
If I go Willie i keep it in mind, it wont be til Nov 2016 though. But you've got me hooked on the Greece hol when we get the warmer weather over there.
Response from Willie made on 14th Oct 2015 17:27:53
Thinking of going around end of may early june temp is just right then, go in Aug its up to 35 /40 and the wine dosnt get cold enough, be good to get a small 4/6 group to go
Response from smudger15 made on 16th Oct 2015 16:30:00
sounds a good idea Willie.
Response from Willie made on 18th Oct 2015 18:47:55
Trouble is smudger there's only you an me so far
Response from smudger15 made on 19th Oct 2015 09:25:13
Ah well you only need two for a convesation in a taverna with a bottle of red. lol
Response from Willie made on 19th Oct 2015 13:21:06
Do you like the quieter islands or the big hotels?
Response from smudger15 made on 19th Oct 2015 16:21:49
keep me away from big and noisey, those days are over! ideally, for greece, a small hotel or guest house, walk to the local, a pool or the sea. sit and watch the world go buy or read a book
Response from Willie made on 21st Oct 2015 17:56:36
Get a copy of Olympic summer sun then we can compare likes
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Aqua
29th Sep 2015 18:25:21 (Last activity: 20th Oct 2015 18:05:56)
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Looking to join a group sun, sea, cruisers, holiday. My email [email protected] or follow me on twitter aquq7 morrison
Response from smudger15 made on 30th Sep 2015 16:10:16
when, where and how long?
Response from Aqua made on 30th Sep 2015 16:44:49
Open to suggestions smudger15.....are you part of a group of silver travellers or looking to start one?
Response from Willie made on 12th Oct 2015 10:53:03
Hi Aqua, I'm looking for company, one or many to go to a quiet Greek Island or California with Disneyland and Knotts Berry being on the agenda only just joined so not got anything together YET
Response from Aqua made on 12th Oct 2015 11:12:02
Hi Willie,
Sounds ideal, will you let me have details when you are ready?
Response from nectarblue made on 12th Oct 2015 12:22:30
Hi Aqua

Please let me know when, where and how long when you find a destination, Am willing to go anywhere.
Response from Penycata made on 20th Oct 2015 18:05:56
I'm would like to go in a cruise between December 11 to january 4th. let me know if any of the trips goes around those dates I would to join. Thanks.
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travellight
20th Oct 2015 16:02:11 (Last activity: 20th Oct 2015 16:17:11)
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Looking for someone who would be interested in South America preferably Jan/Feb or Feb/Mar
Response from Mikex made on 20th Oct 2015 16:17:11
Hi travellight. Thats my plan too ! My email [email protected]
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Mikex
24th Sep 2015 16:13:31 (Last activity: 20th Oct 2015 10:55:37)
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Looking to tour south america in January/February. Would welcome a companion to accompany me.
Response from Aqua made on 28th Sep 2015 23:58:11
Hello Mike, sounds interesting, I would not mind going along. ... but, this would not be on a romantic basis.
Aqua
Response from Mikex made on 29th Sep 2015 14:27:09
No problem Aqua. Need to have a chat about it. I am thinking Peru and Bolivia.
Mike
Response from travellight made on 19th Oct 2015 21:08:17
Hi
South America in Jan/Feb is exactly what I am looking to do. I would like to take in Argentina/Bolivia as part of a definite. Also like to cover Ecuador and Nicaragua especially San Juan del Sur and whatever else. Need to stress I am only looking for an enjoyable travel company, nothing more. Hopefully if it worked out, could do many other parts of the world together which would be great. I am used to travelling everywhere on my own but would find it much more enjoyable to share with somebody like minded. I also like to stay fit. My background is health and fitness. Spent most of my life in Canada, returning to UK in last few years. Love the sunshine, different cultures and looking forward to travelling.
Response from Mikex made on 20th Oct 2015 10:55:37
travellight, that itinary has my juices going ! My email [email protected]

Regards
Mike
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